Backyard Wedding

How many people are you planning on inviting? That would really make a difference in planning the setup.

Backyard weddings are a ton of work. I'd research the size of the property vs the amount of people you're hoping to host. If we had a better idea of the size of the event we could help more.

I don’t think it’s a problem to have it all in one spot! We did everything together. Our ceremony was only a one minute walk from where our cocktail hour and reception were held. Backyard weddings can be really beautiful. It can be more work than an all inclusive venue. But it’s definitely doable. We had our wedding at a completely do it yourself venue.


How big is the property? And how many people are you thinking? That would help us give better advice

View Quoted Comment The property is roughly a quarter acre. I talked to my sister and she had the idea of cocktail hour being moved to the front while chairs were moved to reception tables and then we could take pictures in the backyard which I think could work. Thank you for your reply. We got about a year and a half till it happens just excited for planning!

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What we're trying to ask is how many people are you expecting?

Things to think about include bathrooms, parking, power, weather planning, temperature, flooring, tenting catering needs, licensing and insurance, running water sources, sun protection, seating (who will move the chairs?), lighting for pathways and bathrooms, and many others.

I would suggest looking at planning sources for backyard weddings. They can be beautiful for sure but in many ways more difficult to plan than using a venue set up for the purpose. Good luck and congrats!